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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.76, 91.08 and 40.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.76, 91.08 and 40.52 is: 60.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.76 : 91.08 = 40.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.76/91.08 = 40.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.76x = 91.08 × 40.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.76x = 3,690.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,690.56/60.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.74

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